A 25-year coaching veteran is the new bench boss of the Kelowna Chiefs.
The team named Rylan Ferster its new head coach and general manager on July 22.
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Ferster has represented Canada several times at the World Junior A Championships as a general manager, head coach, and assistant coach.
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Ferster takes over from Dave Whistle, who led the team during the second half of the 2024-25 season. The Chiefs expressed their sincere gratitude to Whistle for his contributions and leadership during his time with the club.
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Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 home opener is Sept. 19 against the Osoyoos Coyotes.